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<DIV> Oh, and oops! on the translation being in Katai. I guess habit due to location.<BR></DIV>
<DIV> Arawn pulled himself to his feet as he listened quietly to the dialogue occuring between Fremea and the Glyph. The elemental had apparently been one of the ones trapped here and knew nothing of the compact made earlier but luckily it seemed to find common ground with the group's resident faerry. Not wishing to risk disrupting negotiations he simply moved closer to Fremea in case things went south which, thankfully, it never did. When the aerial hourglass manifested in did not take him long to determine that the group had roughly 45 to 60 minutes left before it would effectively run out.</DIV>
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<DIV> [Marentian] "Beautiful words Fremean and well done." Directing his words toward the other party members he added,</DIV>
<DIV> "Fremea has appeased the elementals for now. They are free but they wish the binding magic destroyed and we have, by my calculations, roughly an hour, maybe less, to locate and destroy it.</DIV>
<DIV> I think it would be good to work on this. It might be the only chance we have to direct this castle elsewhere and prevent a major catastrophe should it impact the ground below and possibly save Ticero if he's still here." (assuming he wasn't our now dead apprentice)</DIV>
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<DIV> He looked in Ben'dar and Unali's direction, his attention finally freed to fully take in the battle they were embroiled in. At the same time he recalled Raban moving through the wall to rescue what was likely a Sylph in the other room.</DIV>
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<DIV> "Let's clear up this spot and get moving! If you've got this fight I'll move forward and see if Raban needs help!"</DIV>
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<DIV> Arawn will attempt to maneuver towards the door that leads into the room Raban entered. If he can't get through due to the lion-man blocking his way then Arawn will attack using his Martial Arts.</DIV>
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> Scott Adams <longshot@darktech.org><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> PBEM List <pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Friday, December 12, 2008 12:11:20 PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [pnpgm] Game Update #96 - File #523 - Elementals react to talk<BR></FONT><BR><BR> HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex<BR> -- -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> R1 John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma<BR> ?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma<BR> R1 Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma<BR> W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human
Ma<BR> -- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe<BR> Do David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma<BR> R? J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma<BR> W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe<BR> R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe<BR> Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),<BR> <BR> Game Web Site - <A href="http://www.funport.com/longshot/pbem" target=_blank>http://www.funport.com/longshot/pbem</A><BR> Public posts/actions to <A href="mailto:pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl" ymailto="mailto:pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl">pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl</A> (mailing list)<BR> Private emails (not public actions) to <A href="mailto:longshot@darktech.org"
ymailto="mailto:longshot@darktech.org">longshot@darktech.org</A><BR> <BR> Game Update #96 in sequence (file #523) <BR> ----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> <BR> Admin Notes: None. <BR> -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> [Recap]<BR><BR> From Raban: [Re: Actions]<BR> Raban forces himself to stay calm and let wiser heads prevail.<BR> But that does not appear to be what is happening, Arawn is not<BR> reaching these beings who he implies should be friends? And he<BR> did not answer the question on the Lion. Enough! Time
has been<BR> wasted to no good effect, no more can be lost... With that Raban<BR> rushes to rescue the damsel in distress, by any means required.<BR> Walls, Doors, Windows, Floors, Ceilings, they are all ways into<BR> a room if someone desires it enough.<BR><BR> <Well he tried, now we will see if it is too late. Its a Bird,<BR> Its a Plane, Its Super-Raban to the rescue! At need, this mild<BR> mannered Bard doffs his clothes to become...wait what is the<BR> rating on this show again? And was the removing of clothes before<BR> or after the rescue? Maybe I should be speaking to the script<BR> writers..><BR>
GM: Ack. <BR><BR> -----------------------<BR><BR> From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]<BR> OOC: The "Glyph" is the same as the Windy Man? When he spoke<BR> "Where is the one that bound us here! Show him now or die!" was<BR> that in the Elemental tongue of Wind?<BR><BR> Assuming "yes" to both of those questions, Ben'Dar nods<BR> emphatically with Caladan's comment and barks loudly, "Back out<BR> the way we came! This place is coming down!"<BR><BR> He begins cursing in Zen'Dali at the foolishness of coming up<BR> here in the first place. If he
ever sees the High Wizard again,<BR> he's going to punch the guy out.<BR> GM: Ack. <BR><BR> -----------------------<BR><BR> From Arawn: [Re: Actions]<BR> [** Ben'dar's comments deleted **]<BR><BR> LoL. The image in my head is just too funny.<BR><BR> OOC: Not sure from the post description but, does Arawn have<BR> both Elven Empathy and the Communicate spell up at the same<BR> time?<BR><BR> For the group, if the Communicate spell is up you'll be able to<BR> understand Arawn's side of the conversation without translation<BR>
as it's spoken in Katai. The elemental, however, still needs it's<BR> part translated.<BR><BR> Realizing the bond had been successful Arawn listened with some<BR> concern to the Elemental's demand. The castle was falling, there<BR> were angry air elementals everywhere, and a strange lion-headed<BR> man nearby as well. The situation needed to be resolved quickly<BR> and smoothly or not only would things possibly go bad for the<BR> party but also for any innocents caught in wake of cloud-island's<BR> impact. He hoped he would be able to take care of both problems.<BR><BR> "I've established communication!," he said to the party. He<BR>
caught sight of Raban rushing off but chose to refrain calling<BR> out to the bard for the time being. Every second delayed in talks<BR> with the elemental could be disastrous and he hoped Raban was not<BR> about to make a mistake with the lion-headed man. Meanwhile Ben'<BR> dar was calling for a withdrawal, normally a wise move but, in<BR> Arawn's mind, not something the druid was willing to risk due to<BR> the destruction that could ensue if the island impacted with the<BR> ground. Turning his attention back to the elemental he continued<BR> to speak.<BR><BR> "We're newly arrived here but if it's whom I believe then he
is<BR> now dead by our hand. His name was A'kril and he was lord here.<BR> If I'm wrong then let us help you. Either way I will free your<BR> kind from here but we will need help as well. This castle<BR> threatens others down below. Will you help us to bring this<BR> castle down safely and allow my allies and I to leave safely in<BR> return for assistance in your quest?"<BR><BR> With that he then quickly addressed the group.<BR><BR> "We can't let this castle come crashing down! The destruction<BR> and repercussions could be enormous! It wants the one who bound<BR> the air spirits and I'm trying to get their help
to steer this<BR> place safely and help us escape in one piece."<BR><BR> OOC: Hope reason or Arawn's Influence Chance works to our<BR> advantage! Fingers crossed...<BR> GM: Ack. Both empathic and communicate are setup. <BR><BR> -----------------------<BR><BR> From Fremea: [Re: Actions]<BR> Fremea stood there, completely taken with what was happening<BR> around her. This was very different to her, never having seen<BR> any elemental this close up before, and especially really pissed<BR> off ones. She contemplated what she should do, though there<BR>
really did seem like a lot at this time that she could do. She<BR> stood watching as Raban ran, no flew, to other side to get to<BR> the screaming woman and heard Arawn speak about finding the one<BR> responsible for binding the elementals to this place. She<BR> faintly heard Bendar call for everyone to get out of here and<BR> she wondered if that was even possible at this time.<BR><BR> She realized that the island was falling now and that her only<BR> means of being safe was to make sure she was in the air and way<BR> far away from this place when it hit, as the debris and rocks and<BR> what ever else hit the ground. Yet, she would not just
leave<BR> Chion or Arawn behind as they both have been very kind to her,<BR> even if she really didn't deserve it. And even Raban with his<BR> odd sense of having to protect one that really can take care of<BR> herself, even though she knows there is too much she doesn't<BR> know about the world.<BR><BR> She quickly goes over all that she was taught to do during her<BR> slavery and finds only the communicate spell to be useful at<BR> this time. She will cast it at max (EL 2) to communicate with<BR> the elementals also, so that she can translate or if need be,<BR> talk to them herself.<BR> GM:
Ack. <BR><BR> -----------------------<BR><BR> From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]<BR> Z'leyra says "Lets grab everyone and follow Corona!" Satchel<BR> full of scrolls she grabs her staff and uses sign language to<BR> indicate to the ex-prisoners that they should help her drag the<BR> bound prisoners with us. Reaching down she grabs the prisoner by<BR> the collar and starts for the secret door.<BR> GM: Ack. <BR><BR> -----------------------<BR><BR> From Chion: [Re: Actions]<BR> Chion decides that they must be within
"mind shot" of Sven. He<BR> begins casting a telepathy spell to talk with him. He will tell<BR> Sven, "Look up, the castle is falling, if you have any means to<BR> move out of harm's way, I suggest you use it. Also, if the<BR> prisoner secure? We may need her to satiate the anger of these<BR> elemental's. If you can tell me anything about her, like a name,<BR> perhaps that can help keep this place from hitting hard." He will<BR> wait for a response, and barring that, will hope that Awarn's<BR> words and actions are helping. He hopes the rest of the party has<BR> the good sense to get close enough to him to teleport in case of<BR>
emergency. Otherwise it might just call for a insubstantial spell<BR> first...<BR> GM: Ack. <BR><BR> -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> [New Stuff]<BR><BR> [Ma 2nd, 1633TH. 5th Day of Adventure #4.<BR> [Location: Chaos domain, Dark Lands, 9 Miles up, Flying Island]<BR><BR> [Time: 11:58:27 am]<BR><BR> [Raban's blood boils with wanting to help the female. Almost 30<BR> seconds pass and still the party stands and wants to talk to these<BR> beings. Arawn's duty as a Bard to the Druid is conflicting with<BR> his duty to women. Even that duty to the female in the party<BR> though they can take
care of themselves. His heart aches but his<BR> brain conflicts with those emotions. What to do? This place is<BR> falling and little time to stand and talk. Any second now a big<BR> splat will destroy the group. Sure Raban could fly away and avoid<BR> it but he has set his path with these people and this cause.<BR> Fleeing away from danger is good common sense but fleeing under<BR> the eyes of the goddess while females could easily die without<BR> him? That is just not possible. He'll have to take one with him<BR> or maybe two. Sure, Fremea could fly away so that leaves Z'leyra<BR> and Unali to carry away. But then there is the female in<BR>
distress. Maybe Z'leyra can cast some magic to flee? With all<BR> her gear it would weight him down as well. Behind him Arawn and<BR> Fremea seem intent on looking at the Elementals, oblivious to the<BR> lion man. To his side the second balcony seems under attack.<BR> Above him wind and lightning bolts hit the roof of this place and<BR> destroying it piece by piece. Heart battles mind and soul.]<BR><BR> [Ben'dar growls and curses in Zen'dali. These people around him<BR> are insane! Chion, Fremea and Arawn just stand there like this<BR> is a nice performance of entertainment. Magic and magical beings<BR> are something Ben'dar can do without. He glances
around and not<BR> understanding what the Windy Man is saying. But he knows<BR> destruction when he sees it. The second balcony and other room<BR> seems to be under attack. the cloud overhead could shoot a bolt<BR> down and probably kill anyone here instantly. Yet these fools<BR> stand in place? Unali, Caladan and Raban seem the only ones<BR> nervous enough to move. Then he suddenly realizes if this place<BR> goes splat Tef'wo will die instantly. His blood begins to<BR> boil at that thought of such a waste. If he gets out of this<BR> alive he'll show his discontent to the High Elder. Even if he<BR> is turned into a snail by him.
At the very least maybe his spirit<BR> can nag the HIgh Elder for eternity or at least for the rest of<BR> his life whichever is shorter.]<BR><BR><BR> -------------------<BR><BR> [Time: 11:58:29 am]<BR><BR> [Z'leyra begins to stuff books and scrolls into the bags the<BR> party took up. She grabs her satchel as smoke pours from the<BR> couch. The ipanza slink away from the fire coughing as Kiet<BR> looks confused as ever at what is going on. He can't figure<BR> out why Corona would be upset enough to flee and why Z'leyra<BR> seems aware of something he isn't.]<BR><BR>
Z'leyra: "Lets grab everyone and follow Corona!"<BR><BR><BR> -------------------<BR><BR> [Time: 11:58:32 am]<BR><BR> [Seconds pass as the Glyph stares at Arawn. Arawn's emotional<BR> connection to him seems tight and the Glpyh seems intrigued or<BR> at least cautious. Arawn wonders if the power he has with his<BR> Elven ability is reversed. Could the Glyph sense his own<BR> emotions and intent? Arawn glances up and the emotional state<BR> of the Cloud Elemental is clear. The dark swirling mass and<BR> swarm of lightning is clear anger. Even though Arawn failed<BR>
partially to get A'kril to deal maybe here he can do some good.<BR> he knows if this place falls it will have a greater impact<BR> than just the party's death. Maybe this is why he is here.<BR> Maybe only someone as powerful as an Alfar could deal with these<BR> beings? Arawn tries to move any doubt from his mind. If<BR> this place falls the High Elder will have possible war on his<BR> hands and massive destruction.]<BR><BR> [Suddenly Raban drops his longbow, quiver and minor gear he has<BR> been carrying. Arawn then notices his large form seems to go<BR> sideways or upwards. It is hard to tell. Raban seems to be<BR> moving, no flying? Could the Bard be
fleeing the party now? There<BR> is no time to question and losing eye contact with the Glyph could<BR> be a mistake. Ben'dar and Caladan are calling for retreat but<BR> there simply may not be time. Arawn calls out to the party.]<BR><BR> Arawn: "I've established communication!,"<BR><BR> [The others are unsure what that means. Communication through<BR> a spell or something else? Arawn continues to speak to the<BR> Elemental this time. All the while those who understand Katai<BR> understand what he is saying. If only Arawn was speaking in<BR> Marentian all would understand. Arawn shouts to the Glyph<BR> over the storm.]<BR><BR>
Arawn: "We're newly arrived here but if it's whom I believe then<BR> he is now dead by our hand. His name was A'kril and he was lord<BR> here. If I'm wrong then let us help you. Either way I will free<BR> your kind from here but we will need help as well. This castle<BR> threatens others down below. Will you help us to bring this<BR> castle down safely and allow my allies and I to leave safely in<BR> return for assistance in your quest?"<BR><BR> [Raban steps up on the west railing of the balcony and climbs it<BR> a foot or two. He swings his large leg over and dives over the<BR> side down into the food preparation room. Ben'dar gasps at
the<BR> giant falling and notices he begins to fly in a circle going<BR> counter-clockwise around the room. The large giant rounds the<BR> room and angles up to the north wall [N9]. Raban's large frame<BR> barely makes it through the thin area between guard wall and<BR> ceiling of the second floor roof. Raban flies north straight<BR> for the wall. Ben'dar and Unali wonder why he isn't flying<BR> at the Lion head. Then the Lion head also notices Raban and leaps<BR> forward slashing with sharp claws. The agile Lion man leaps<BR> right at Raban's left side and goes through Raban. Unali and<BR> Ben'dar blink in confusion as Raban continues toward the
wall<BR> and slams into it. No wait he goes through it. No wait the<BR> wall is intact? Ben'dar drops his jaw in wonder and confusion<BR> as the Lion head tumbles to the ground east of where Raban flew.<BR> Arawn doesn't notice this but shouts back to the party.]<BR><BR> Arawn: "We can't let this castle come crashing down! The destruction<BR> and repercussions could be enormous! It wants the one who bound<BR> the air spirits and I'm trying to get their help to steer this<BR> place safely and help us escape in one piece."<BR><BR><BR> -------------------<BR><BR> [Time:
11:58:38 am]<BR><BR> [Z'leyra tosses her satchel and gently lands her bags into the<BR> hallway. Then runs back inside and grabs the awaken guard<BR> by the collar and begins to drag him. The guard begins to<BR> speak in that strange tongue clearly confused. Z'leyra tries<BR> to motion for the Ipanza to help but they don't seem to<BR> understand. The two men run as the blaze of the couch reaches<BR> a couple feet up. Some part of it falls to the carpet and<BR> begins to burn it. One rushes past kiet and spins him a bit<BR> sideways. They run out to the hallway. Kiet brings the other<BR> still living guard out into the hallway by the collar
as well.<BR> As Z'leyra gets near the north door of the hallway it is open<BR> and she hears glass break some distance away then a very loud<BR> crash that seems to rattle the ground under foot.]<BR><BR><BR> -------------------<BR><BR> [Time: 11:58:47 am]<BR><BR> [As Arawn finishes speaking the last word the south end of the<BR> second balcony suddenly breaks off and falls. The Cloud had<BR> been pelting it with lightning bolts and the winds rattle the<BR> struts. Ben'dar glances over and realizes he can't go that way<BR> now. Behind him he hears glass break but isn't sure what
it<BR> is at this time.]<BR><BR> [For the last minute or so Fremea stood there in awe and wonder.<BR> So these are Elementals. She heard something about them from<BR> some human who worshiped earth ones, maybe a old farmer or some<BR> such person. The cloud seems nothing special other than a normal<BR> cloud. The wind things aren't seen but only when they are doing<BR> stuff. Wind is just wind. She has dealt with the wind flying<BR> around outside. Nothing major there. But the Windy Man seems<BR> quite extraordinary. Quite powerful. Just moments ago an aura<BR> rose and fell quickly before Arawn made contact. That aura she<BR>
wasn't sure what it was about. The Windy man flies with great<BR> ease through the air by air. Sure she has heard Raban - she turns<BR> to her left and sees Raban of all things fly past her into the<BR> wall - fly. So Humans can fly like this through magic or ease?<BR> Why would gods give Faerry wings and not humans? Arawn mentions<BR> contact as the Lion man seems to roll past her as if diving for<BR> the ground.] The urge to flee or fight seems to come to her.<BR> She could leave this place quickly and easily survive. But<BR> to leave Chion, Arawn and even gentle Raban behind? If they<BR> are brave enough to stand certain death why should she
flee?<BR> Just seconds earlier she cast her own Communicate spell to try<BR> and learn what the glyph said when he raises his arm at Arawn.<BR> She realizes that she must understand them to get to them. In<BR> the past few seconds she has come across her skill set and<BR> her abilities. If there is something she can get to these<BR> beings she might have a chance to help.]<BR><BR> [The Lion man gets to his feet and roars in anger. He looks back<BR> to where Raban went but doesn't see him. He turns and roars again<BR> and looks right at Fremea and the others. That's when Ben'dar<BR> acts. He charges past Chion and Caladan. Passing through the<BR>
small balcony he gets behind Arawn and twists around Fremea to<BR> stand to the side (north) of Fremea who seems distracted. Ben'dar<BR> raises his pike and suddenly he feels another presence near him as<BR> Unali joins him blocking any danger to Fremea and Arawn as they<BR> work this out.]<BR><BR> -------------------<BR><BR> [Time: 11:58:50 am]<BR><BR> [As Kiet and Z'leyra get to the hallway the smoke begins to pour<BR> out. Z'leyra glances around the door and notices in the east the<BR> same window he came in is now destroyed. She guesses that Corona<BR> must've fled out
that window. But why or for what reason she<BR> isn't clear.]<BR><BR> [Suddenly the Glyph seems to shift form and fly forward. The next<BR> blink of the eye and he is standing to the side of Arawn. Arawn<BR> and Fremea step back for caution. The Glyph's eyes are ablaze<BR> with internal lightning flashes. The glyph stares at Arawn and<BR> responds.]<BR><BR> Glyph: "Dead? I see no reason why I should help you. We can<BR> simply flee and let this place fall. It will serve our<BR> purpose to destroy it in the end. You seek our help but yet<BR> you have dealt with this man who bound us? You must be<BR>
his ally?"<BR><BR> [The air around the glyph is full of wind and Fremea has to hold<BR> the railing just to remain steady. Arawn's clothes and hair<BR> blows so wildly its useless to stop it. Arawn considers his<BR> next words when behind him he hears Fremea.]<BR><BR> Fremea: "Elementals, I understand your pain and know you want to<BR> take revenge now on those that enslaved you. I too bear that same<BR> want. However, destroying everything now and letting this island<BR> crash will only allow those that have done this to you to escape<BR> and run far away or get ready to protect themselves, as they will<BR> know you are
free. I have already made that mistake and so I must<BR> plan and build to get my justice. You, though, have a chance to<BR> be subtle, such as water and air are, and make it seem as though<BR> you are still enslaved. Yet, all the time your master thinks<BR> this, you will be waiting for the better moment, the right time,<BR> to strike and in one single blow destroy those that enslaved you,<BR> forced you to do what you did not want to do for so long. We have<BR> seen some of the length that this island has been floating and<BR> only wish to release you from enslavement. I ask you to stall<BR> your destruction and stop this island from falling, just
long<BR> enough for us to help you get what you really want. I promise<BR> that I will use all my tricks to this end."<BR><BR> [As Fremea begins to speak the Glyph glances behind Arawn and<BR> seems to listen. With a flick of his hand he literally blows<BR> Arawn to the east railing and walks past him. With another<BR> flick of his hand more winds blow north and blows Unali and<BR> Ben'dar off their feet and forward. They lurch off the railing<BR> and only a few feet from the Lion head. As Fremea speaks her<BR> confidence beams but inside she is nervous. With one flick of<BR> his hand a bolt of lightning could kill her or she could be<BR>
blown to the roof of the balcony and flattened. She has to<BR> hold onto the railing with both hands and flap her wings to<BR> remain balanced. The Glyph listens and seems to pace around<BR> her in a half circle back and forth. His eyes seem to pierce<BR> inside her and Arawn wonders if he should act to stop this. He<BR> is surprised she seems to try her own gambit with the elemental.]<BR><BR> Glyph: "Winged one. You do not seem to listen to my call. You<BR> have will and grace. These beings can't fly but you can.<BR> We seem to share more than just flight." [He stops and<BR> ponders her words.]<BR><BR>
[At that instant the Lion head charges forward. The glyph seems<BR> oblivious of this but Ben'dar and Unali ready. When the lion<BR> man lunges it spreads its claws which Ben'dar and Unali notice<BR> are metal looking. He lunges for Ben'dar and one claw misses<BR> but the other hits him in the lower right chest and does a<BR> deep gnash past his dragon armor (2 points). That's when<BR> Ben'dar reacts and swings his pike knowing that blow might've<BR> killed Fremea. Ben'dar swings his pike and hits the lion man in<BR> his left arm doing a massive slice cutting tissue. Unali draws<BR> one dagger to block and one to fight. She twists and tries<BR> to
get behind the man but only ends up on his side. Her dagger<BR> hits the lion man in the left shoulder and slices down the<BR> shoulder and back cutting massive tissue and bone doing a massive<BR> 17 or so point hit. Yet the Lion man seems to still be standing.]<BR><BR> [The Glyph looks up and Fremea follows his gaze to see Corona<BR> fly above and then down into the courtyard. Fremea wonders why<BR> the Eagle is here and where is Z'leyra? She turns back to<BR> the Glyph and waits for an answer. Corona lands on the wall and<BR> perches watching the Glyph as if a bit dazed. As the trio<BR> fight he responds.]<BR><BR> Glyph: "We are free of this place's
magic. But I sense the control<BR> magic is still there. I will not tolerate other Elementals being<BR> used. I give you time to find it and deal with it. I give you<BR> this long." [He turns to the courtyard and waves his hands. He<BR> speaks in some soft tones.] "I will return to see of your progress<BR> and judge the fate of this place then."<BR><BR> [The two wind vortexes move from the second half destroyed balcony<BR> and one seems to disappear. The other begins to stand over a span<BR> of dirt. Sand and dirt begin to swirls in a vortex of wind, sand<BR> and dirt from the flower garden. It shifts and a large pile of<BR>
dirt seems to be floating in the air and little trickle of sand<BR> begins to fall. Arawn stares as he has seen a hour glass made<BR> before but never in this fashion. When he turns around the Glyph<BR> is gone and flown away. The cloud above seems to have risen and<BR> stopped its barrage of bolts. Arawn stares at Fremea and smiles.] <BR><BR> [As Arawn and Fremea talk to the strange beings, Chion begins to<BR> cast a telepathic spell. He tries to contact Sven but finds no<BR> response. Either they are still too high, Sven's magical defense<BR> is too high, the place is still blocked with some magic or the<BR> spell simply fails.]<BR><BR>
Actions? Comments?<BR><BR> Next Update...Monday...<BR><BR> GM: The above was typed in 2 days. So I hope it makes sense.<BR> Various sub things are going on at the same time. So tried<BR> to piece it all together.<BR><BR> GM: Arawn - Would assume you don't try to stop Fremea. Your<BR> empathic ability would've given a slight edge<BR> if he decided to kill her and maybe you could've<BR> reacted but it never went off.<BR><BR> Ben'dar - Would assume you would try to fight something. :)<BR>
Since Fremea was a bit in awe of the elemental figured<BR> you would help defend her. If you want to stop or<BR> do something else let me know.<BR><BR> Chion - The heat of the staff is still there. But the<BR> range on a basic telepathic spell is limited (2 miles<BR> at EL0). So your either still too high or the above<BR> as I mentioned. The staff heat implies some contact<BR> with the Elder or the "thing" in the staff is there now.<BR><BR> Kiet - I guess your still on vacation or something? :)<BR><BR>
Raban - Stay tuned same Bat Channel. Email to follow.<BR><BR> Unali - Assume same thing for Ben'dar to help him fight.<BR><BR> Z'leyra - Keep in mind while you follow Corona he has fled<BR> the castle itself unknown to where. As you leave the entire<BR> room could soon be up in flames. Destroying guard bodies,<BR> furniture, other treasure left there and some party equipment<BR> left there. Carpet burns pretty fast. :)<BR><BR> GM: Situation is this -<BR><BR> Main room is starting to burn. Probably couch is totally<BR> engulfed and carpet
starting to burn. Z'leyra and Kiet<BR> have dragged the two alive guards out. The barbarians are<BR> in slight panic and confusion. Corona has fled. The<BR> Elementals seem to have fled as well hearing what Fremea<BR> has to say. Some time was given to finish with this place<BR> or leave. Maybe to find the control of this place. Raban<BR> has disappeared or been zapped away. The Lion man has<BR> decided killing is good for now and Ben'dar/Unali are engaged<BR> with it now. All of this has happened pretty fast as well.<BR> The make shift
hour glass is the only way I could convey<BR> some amount of time. It will take a few minutes to study to<BR> figure out the time frame given by the Glyph. The cloud<BR> has risen high above. New map positions below. It is<BR> important to remember Z'leyra and Kiet are on first floor<BR> and rest are second floor. The @@@ on the second balcony<BR> shows where it has fallen to the courtyard. So the north end<BR> of the balcony is one big slide down. There may be still time<BR> to explore the rest of the castle or flee. but it will<BR> be up to
you guys. <BR><BR><BR> Map Legend -<BR><BR> 1 - Windy Man - Gone? <BR> 2 - Wind - Gone? <BR> 3 - Wind - V29, Hovering 2 feet up, holding dirt hourglass <BR> 4 - Lion Head - K18, facing south, back against wall <BR> 5 - Female? - Somewhere in Room X<BR> A - Arawn - P17, on second floor, in covered balcony<BR> B - Ben'dar - L17, facing north <BR> C - Caladan - R17, on second floor, in covered balcony<BR> H - Chion - S16, on second floor, in covered balcony<BR> F - Fremea - O16, on second floor, in covered balcony<BR> K - Kiet - Main Foyer, 1st floor<BR> R - Raban - Gone in room X? or
somewhere<BR> U - Unali - L19, facing north <BR> Z - Z'leyra - Z12, Hallway, FIRST Floor<BR><BR><BR><BR> -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> [Second Floor]<BR><BR> Legend - North /|\<BR> 1 Row = 2 feet<BR> 1 Column = 2 feet<BR> ° = Solid wall or earthen rock<BR> / or \ = Door<BR> ,, = Stone Steps<BR> @@ = Table<BR> ## = Cabinet, Storage Chest or locker<BR> * = Chair<BR> o = Barrel<BR>
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